Gorge
Gorge is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ravine, pass, or narrow valley; derived from Middle English and Old French.
Origin and history
Gorge is a rare masculine name of English and French origin, historically derived from a topographic surname for someone living near a ravine or pass. In some instances, it may also occur as a rare variant or spelling error of George. In the U.S., it has seen very sparse usage over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
2,609 babies in the United States have been named Gorge since 1880. It ranks #2538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.6 %)
- TX (34.3 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (1.5 %)
- NJ (0.38 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 149 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 210 |
| 1960-1970 | 287 |
| 1970-1980 | 477 |
| 1980-1990 | 459 |
| 1990-2000 | 370 |
| 2000-2010 | 212 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- Originally a surname describing a person who lived near a narrow pass or ravine.
- Fewer than ten boys per year have been given the name Gorge in recent U.S. birth data.